What Are the Different Navel Shapes?
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Your navel, often called your belly button, is known as the . It sits in the middle of your abdomen as a small dip or scar. It marks the spot where the umbilical cord connected you to your mother before you were born.
After you are born, the cord is and cut. The small then heals over. When the stump dries and falls away, the navel is what .
The navel no longer has a job to do after birth. However, it is still a very noticeable feature on the . Some navels sit deeper, some are flatter, and some form an “outie”. Differences like these are normal, but if your navel looks very from what you expect, it can affect how you feel about your body.
If you are feeling self-conscious about your navel, you might:
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There is no single “right” belly button. Most variation is normal. If the of your navel is bothering you enough to change how you dress or how confident you feel, a consultation with a Surgeon at Centre for Surgery can help you explore what can be done and what result is for you.
What factors can affect the shape of the navel?
You cannot the natural shape or size of your navel at birth. Navel is often as unpredictable. That said, your navel can change over time. can influence its shape and position.
Pregnancy can change how your navel looks, usually from the middle of onwards. As your abdomen expands, your belly button may start to pull wider, lose its usual depth and look flatter, or pop out, turning an “innie” into more of an “outie”. After delivery, many navels look more like they did before.
Large weight loss, or cycles of losing and regaining weight, can change the look of your belly button. After major weight loss, OnabotulinumtoxinAAbobotulinumtoxinAIncobotulinumtoxinAPrabotulinumtoxinALetibotulinumtoxinARimabotulinumtoxinBHyaluronic Acid FillersCalcium Hydroxylapatite FillersPoly-L-lactic Acid FillersPolymethylmethacrylate FillersAutologous Fat GraftingForehead Lines TreatmentGlabellar Frown Lines TreatmentCrow’s Feet TreatmentBunny Lines TreatmentChemical Brow LiftLip FlipGummy Smile CorrectionMasseter ReductionJaw SlimmingDimpled Chin SmoothingCobblestone Chin SmoothingNefertiti Neck LiftMicro-BotoxMesotoxHyperhidrosis TreatmentChronic Migraine ReliefBruxism TreatmentTMJ TreatmentCervical Dystonia TreatmentNeck Spasm TreatmentBlepharospasm TreatmentLip AugmentationLip ContouringCheekbone EnhancementTear Trough FillersNasolabial Fold SofteningMarionette Line FillersLiquid RhinoplastyNon-Surgical Nose JobJawline ContouringJawline DefinitionChin AugmentationTemple VolumisingHand RejuvenationAcne Scar Subcision Filling reduces faster than skin tightens, which can make the navel look wider, shallower, or pulled out of position.
Scar tissue in or around the navel can change how it looks and sits. This is most often linked to a belly button piercing, or can happen after surgery or an injury.
An umbilical hernia when the wall around the belly button weakens, allowing fat, tissue, or part of the bowel to push . You may notice a soft lump on or next to the navel that more obvious when you cough or strain. If you think you may have an hernia, book a assessment promptly.
An umbilical is a small, moist lump of overgrown tissue inside the navel, most common in newborns but at any age. A clinician can treat or remove it.
The navel can trap sweat, dead skin, and moisture, creating a good environment for bacteria or fungi to grow. Infections can cause redness, swelling, discharge, or a bad smell.
is a build-up of tissue fluid inside the abdomen, most often linked to liver . As pressure builds, the belly button can or start to .
What are the different navel shapes?
Belly vary a lot. If you are about belly button reshaping, it helps to how clinicians describe navel appearance. You may hear surgeons refer to the SHAPE — covering shape, hood, adiposity, protrusion and position, and external .
An outie sits proud of the abdominal wall instead of in. Some people have this shape from . In adults, a change an outie can follow pregnancy, weight change, scarring, or of the wall.
A deep belly button forms a hollow with a narrow . A deep navel can trap sweat, lint, and dead skin, which may cause odour, irritation, or infections if sits in the fold.
A belly button looks like a slim oval or slit running up and down. Some navels have a small “hood” of skin at the top. This shape often stays relatively stable over time but can widen after pregnancy or major weight changes.
A belly button looks wider than it is tall, with less depth and a softer edge definition. This shape is linked to skin laxity, in pregnancy, or weight .
An off-centre belly button sits slightly left or right of the . Mild asymmetry is very common. More off-centring can occur with muscle separation, previous surgery, or uneven scarring.
An oval belly button has a smooth rounded outline. Oval navels can be or moderately deep. from a piercing or past can disrupt the smooth rim, making the oval look uneven or .
What is the best-looking navel shape?
There is no single “most attractive” belly button. Navel shape is to each person. If you are considering a to change your navel, your surgeon will assess your during your and the most appropriate for your body.
Can I change the shape of my navel?
Yes. Several can navel shape and definition. The right option on what is the change, your skin quality, and whether there is any underlying issue such as a hernia.
. It can outie navel protrusion, or shape after pregnancy or weight loss, and scarring from or previous surgery. The procedure usually takes up to 2 hours and can be done under local or general . Most people recover steadily over 3 to 4 weeks.
If you want to the overall look of your abdomen as well as your belly button, an may be a better option than navel reshaping alone. This suits people with loose, stretched skin after or weight loss. You can also read more in our .
Hernia repair treats an umbilical hernia by fixing the weakness in the wall around the belly button.
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Some patients choose to hernia repair with . This can improve the belly button’s shape at the same time.
FAQs
The navel is commonly called the belly button. The term is the umbilicus. Procedures on the belly button are referred to as umbilicoplasty or .
Your navel is essentially a small scar marking where the umbilical cord was and then cut after birth. After birth, the navel does not have a role.
For most people, belly button shape is simply a normal anatomical . Some shapes can make certain issues more likely due to friction or trapped moisture. If you notice a new lump, pain, discharge, or a sudden change in appearance, you should seek a clinical assessment promptly.
Why choose Centre for Surgery for your umbilicoplasty?
At Centre for Surgery, you will be and treated by a Plastic Surgeon with a focus on safe planning and natural-looking results. We check for causes before discussing cosmetic reshaping, and every surgical plan is personalised to your . Your procedure takes place in our Baker Street hospital under theatre-grade safety . We offer flexible and comprehensive aftercare throughout your recovery.
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